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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.93, 1,276.29 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.93, 1,276.29 and 273.80 is: 410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.93 : 1,276.29 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.93/1,276.29 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.93x = 1,276.29 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.93x = 349,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,451.39/850.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.67

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